The Necessary Grace to Fall Book

I can think of many reasons to read these short stories. As a writer interested in fiction, Gina Ochsner is a craft master of "magical realism." This amalgam of Raymond Carver and J.R.R. Toilken styles produces, when done well, an engaging and imaginative read. As a writer of narrative, Ms. Ochsner gives craft lessons on the proper and imaginative (there that word is again!) manipulation of scene. She moves us in time, flash-back, flash-forward seamlessly--trust me, it only looks easy until you try and do it. Finally, you might want to read these shorts if you are a long time reader with a bit too much cynicism. These stories delight and surprise.